Assistant Professor Faculty Position Department of Sociology, focus Livable and Resilient

The Department of Sociology at the Boston University College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in livable and resilient cities. We seek applicants whose research addresses complex urban questions and discovers innovative solutions theoretically, conceptually, and/or in terms of policy and practice. Areas of interest include urban inequality, poverty, and segregation, housing and equity, urban analytics, urban environmental challenges, urban health, crime, law and policing in urban contexts, and urban futures.

We are particularly interested in scholars with expertise in AI, quantitative, and computational approaches and who rely on spatial analysis and/or mixed methods. This position is part of BU’s major investment in convergent research, bringing together bold ideas, deep expertise, and perspectives from across disciplines to take on society’s most critical challenges.

The position is part of a University-wide cluster hire in Livable and Resilient Cities, which builds on BU’s strength in Urban Development & Resilience. Spanning anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs, the cluster draws together BU’s strengths in urban scholarship to advance new approaches to creating healthier, more equitable, and adaptable cities.

The Department of Sociology fosters teaching and research that expands knowledge of human social behavior. Faculty research examines how housing, segregation, education, environmental change, public health, violence, neighborhood transformation, and urban policy shape opportunity and well-being in cities, advancing our understanding of urban life and inequality.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree in Sociology or a related field, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independent research program; actively engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor students; and provide rank-appropriate service to the department, university, and profession.

The salary allocated for this role is $115,000 to $130,000. Final salary determination and rank placement will be based on the candidate's academic record, research background, years of qualifying experience, and a variety of other factors, including but not limited to licenses, specialty, departmental budgets, training and internal pay comparison. The stated hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants should provide a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in both the convergent area of Livable and Resilient Cities and the department; a curriculum vitae; a…